Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 271 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary

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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 18, 2026.

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In plain language

The bill commends the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity on its 90th anniversary.

This bill recognizes and honors the contributions of the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity for its ninetieth anniversary. It is a celebratory acknowledgment of the chapter's achievements and impact over the years.

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HR 271 includes detailed commendations for the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, acknowledging its significant contributions to the community over the past 90 years. The updated bill highlights the chapter's role in establishing undergraduate chapters and its connections with local historically Black universities, emphasizing its impact on mentorship and community engagement. This matters because it not only celebrates an important milestone for the fraternity but also recognizes its positive influence on education and professional development in the region.

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HLS 26RS-5348 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
271 BY REPRESENTATIVE KNOX COMMENDATIONS:
271 BY REPRESENTATIVE KNOX A RESOLUTION TocommendtheNewOrleansAlumniChapterofKappaAlphaPsiFraternity,Incorporated, on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary.
Commends the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary A RESOLUTION TocommendtheNewOrleansAlumniChapterofKappaAlphaPsiFraternity,Incorporated, on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary.
and Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-5348 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, New Orleans Alumni Chapter members were key figures in the establishment of numerous Kappa Alpha Psi undergraduate chapters, including the Beta GammaChapteratDillardUniversity,theAlphaSigmaChapteratSouthernUniversityand Page 1 of 3 HR NO.
271 WHEREAS, New Orleans Alumni Chapter members were key figures in the establishment of numerous Kappa Alpha Psi undergraduate chapters, including the Beta GammaChapteratDillardUniversity,theAlphaSigmaChapteratSouthernUniversityand A&M College, the Alpha Mu Chapter at Lincoln University of Missouri, the Beta Upsilon ChapteratTexasSouthernUniversity,andtheThetaEtaChapteratFloridaStateUniversity;
271 ENROLLED A&M College, the Alpha Mu Chapter at Lincoln University of Missouri, the Beta Upsilon ChapteratTexasSouthernUniversity,andtheThetaEtaChapteratFloridaStateUniversity;
and WHEREAS, the New Orleans Alumni Chapter grew in both membership and influence throughout the mid-twentieth century, and members served in prominent leadershiproles within the Southwestern Provinceandatthenationallevelofthefraternity;
and WHEREAS, the New Orleans Alumni Chapter grew in both membership and influence throughout the mid-twentieth century, and members served in prominent leadershiproleswithin theSouthwesternProvinceandatthenational level of the fraternity;
the leadershipofPolemarchEddieJ.TriggsandConventionChairmanHerbertJacksonallowed the chapterto organizeoneofthemost memorable national gatherings of the fraternity;
the leadershipofPolemarchEddieJ.TriggsandConventionChairmanHerbertJacksonallowed the chapterto organize one of themost memorablenationalgatherings of the fraternity;
members have contributed to educational initiatives, youth mentorship,civicleadership,andcommunitydevelopmenteffortsacrossthecity;thechapter Page 2 of 3 HLS 26RS-5348 ORIGINAL HR NO.
members have contributed to educational initiatives, youth mentorship,civicleadership,andcommunitydevelopmenteffortsacrossthecity;thechapter hasalsoworkedtosupportthedevelopmentoffutureleadersbyofferingscholarships,youth programs, and partnerships with local institutions;
271 hasalsoworkedtosupportthedevelopmentoffutureleadersbyofferingscholarships,youth programs, and partnerships with local institutions;
the chapter was recognized as the Southwestern Province Chapter of the Year in 2017, and in 2026, it was presented with the Alumni Social Media Award;
the chapter was recognized as the Page 2 of 3 HR NO.
271 ENROLLED Southwestern Province Chapter of the Year in 2017, and in 2026, it was presented with the Alumni Social Media Award;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature ofLouisianadoesherebycommend the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary and does herebyextend sincere wishes that the chapter and its members continue to prosper in all of their endeavors.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebycommendtheNew Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, on the occasion of its ninetieth anniversary and does herebyextend sincere wishes that the chapter and its members continue to prosper in all of their endeavors.
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Itconstitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 271 Original 2026 Regular Session Knox Commends the New Orleans Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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Who sponsors HR 271?
HR 271 is sponsored by Alonzo L. Knox (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 271?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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